Duquesne University 2+4 Accelerated Pharmacy

Program Description

2+4 pharmacy program with Duquesne University’s Mylan School of Pharmacy in Pittsburgh, PA, leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree

Qualified students will be conditionally guaranteed an interview with Duquesne University’s Mylan School of Pharmacy, an advantage over students at other institutions at the time of application

Successful students in the 2+4 program will complete all preliminary coursework for Duquesne University’s Mylan School of Pharmacy, but do not earn a bachelor’s degree from Gannon University before matriculation

Liberal Studies Core

The Liberal Studies Core Curriculum is one reflection of Gannon University's commitment to
its Catholic identity. The Core's design offers students a defined, integrated, shared
experience as the foundation for their undergraduate program.

Gannon University Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Complete four years of science courses and four years of math courses at the high school level

Provide evidence of leadership potential, community service and co-curricular activities

Provide evidence of academic and personal potential, and a desire to become a pharmacist

Admissions Process

There is no application deadline, but students are encouraged to apply early for priority consideration. From the qualified applicant pool, a maximum of four (4) students are accepted to this program in the senior year of high school. Once offered acceptance, students will be given two weeks to pay the enrollment deposit at Gannon University to reserve their space in the program. If the deadline passes without a deposit, the space will be offered to another student.

Affiliate Entry Requirements

Complete the program’s two-year curriculum at Gannon University

Achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher in Gannon undergraduate courses; no grade lower than a C

Achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in science and math courses

Earn a minimum of a C in all courses

Complete the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) and receive a composite score of 375 or higher by fall of sophomore year

Provide evidence of leadership potential and commitment to the pharmacy profession

Complete a successful admissions interview with Duquesne University Mylan School of Pharmacy

Complete a successful criminal background check

Fulfill any additional requirements as outlined through the affiliation agreement between Gannon University and the Duquesne University Mylan School of Pharmacy.

Each academic year, Duquesne University will admit up to four (4) students total from Gannon University’s pharmacy affiliation program. Additional students may be considered on an individual basis and at the discretion of Duquesne University.

Students admitted to this program will forfeit their conditionally guaranteed seat if they apply to any other pharmacy schools.